make it up as one goes along
To improvise continuously.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I forgot my speech, so I made it up as I went along.”
“The project plan was unclear, so the team had to make it up as they went along to finish on time.”
“Without a formal script or rehearsal, the actors made it up as they went along, creating a surprisingly compelling performance for the audience.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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anything goes
There are no rules or restrictions.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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balloon goes up
Something exciting, risky, or troublesome begins.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
Last updated August 10, 2026